What is the use of Externalizable interface?

What is the use of Externalizable? and what is the diff b/w Serializable and Externalizable interfaces?

What is the use of Externalizable?Read the API docs, they explain it.
and what is the
diff b/w Serializable and Externalizable interfaces?Well, read the API docs of Serializable, too, and then find the difference.

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What is the use of Marker Interfaces?

What is the use of marker interfaces?
As it is not having any methods or fileds what is the benefit I will get by implementing those interfaces?
Servlet implements SingleThread
What it will do behind the scenes exactly as singleThread model is marker interface

The use of marker interfaces is to act as markers (shock horror)
It is quite a common way to tell a program what a class can/can't do: Cloneable, Serializable etc etc
This doesn't change the functionality of the class itself, but is more an indication as to what can be done with this class.
In this case the servlet container can then tell whether or not it implements the interface, and can treat it accordingly. Implementing this interface tells the container you want it to run this servlet in singleThreaded mode.
Thats all there is to it.
It would be along the lines of
Servlet servlet = loadServlet("...")
if (servlet instanceof SingleThreadModel){
// Single threaded servlet - start new process for it
else {
// regular servlet - reuse existing object.

What is the use of Serializable Interface in java?

Hello friends,
I have one dout and i want to share with u guys:
Why Serializable interface made and actully
what's the use of it?
At which place it become useful ?
It is not contain any method then why it is made?
If anyone have any idea about this then please reply.
Thanks in advace
Regards,
Jitendra Parekh

t is not contain any method then why it is made?To point out to the user of a class (and the programs) that the design of this class is conforming to certain restraints needed for Serialization.

What is the use of Storage loc.ref.in LE-WM Interface to Inventory Managemt

Hi Guys
What is the use of below fields
Special movement indicator for warehouse management and Storage loc. ref.
In the WM configaration LE-WM Interface to Inventory Management
How we can do the below scenario with this configaration
I have 3 scenarios all scenarios have MIGO and placing stock to WM
2 scenarios requres Immediate TO creation after MIGO 101 mvt type
But last scenario does not want Immediate TO ,it is having another Z transaction to create TO
But problem is for the last scenario also creating Immdiate TO after MIGI 101
How to avoid this Immdiate TO for this scenario
And How to allow it for first 2 scenarios
How we can to with that configaration

Hello ,
It is not possible directly in customising as all three cases are using the same Mvt Type.
Alternate Solution :
You may try an by creating a new Mvt Type 901 i.e making a copy of 101.
Thereafter try to link a new Ref Mvt Type to the same .You should use this case for the third scenario.
This may resolve your problem.
Regards
Ramesh Ch

What is the significance of Marker interface? Why are we using, even though

What is the significance of Marker interface? Why are we using, even though it has no method?

Well, what's the significance of an interface? They can define a set of methods a class may implement but the class could equally well implement these methods without the interface so why having interfaces at all?
The answer is that the most important aspect of an interface is that it constitutes a type (you can declare variables of it). And it's a type regardless of how many methods it defines, including none. So the reason for having a marker interface is that you're interested solely in the type aspect of interfaces.

What is the use of interface in the adobe forms

Hi friends,
can any one tell,
what is the use of interface in the adobe forms for desigining the form.

The main purpose of the form interface is to send the application data to the form.
The form interface is created separately from the form, which consists of the form context and layout. When you create a form, you must assign it to a form interface.
please have a look at the link below for more info:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/96/6ee0d5b39640d68fc0078fc575114a/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70/helpdata/EN/f2/21021b911f4c0cae11459a4ce0bc62/frameset.htm
hope this helps,
harman

Use of Externalizable Interface

Hi All,
can any of you please tell me that what is the exact use of Externalizable Interface and when do we need to use Externalizable instaed of Serializable.
Thanks in advance.

Use the Externalizable interface when you need complete control over your Bean's serialization.
For example, you want to make a serialization process into a different file format ( file content structure)
Regards,
Alan Mehio
London,UK

What is the use of XML file in EJB

Hi,
Generally EJB contains
1) Home Interface
2) Remote Interface
3) Bean class
4) XMl file
In xml file we will mention something like
<home>name of home interface </home>
<remote?name of remote interface</remote>
what is the use of this xml file and how it works.
Thanks.

It's called the deployment descriptor and it's used by the container to support your bean's configuration. For instance, if you want container managed persistence for an entity bean then you need to tell the container which table to use in which database with the column mappings, etc.

What is the use of REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE

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in alv's what is the use of REUSE_ALV_FIELDCATALOG_MERGE OTHER THAN ADDING FIELD HEADINGS
Title Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Jan 11, 2008 4:20 PM

Hi,
This is the functionality of that FM,
Supports the creation of the field catalog for the ALV function modules
based either on a structure or table defined in the ABAP Data
Dictionary, or a program-internal table.
The program-internal table must either be in a TOP Include or its
Include must be specified explicitly in the interface.
The variant based on a program-internal table should only be used for
rapid prototyping since the following restrictions apply:
o   Performance is affected since the code of the table definition must
    always be read and interpreted at runtime.
o   Dictionary references are only considered if the keywords LIKE or
    INCLUDE STRUCTURE (not TYPE) are used.
If the field catalog contains more than 90 fields, the first 90 fields
are output in the list by default whereas the remaining fields are only
available in the field selection.
If the field catalog is passed with values, they are merged with the
'automatically' found information.
reward points if useful,
seshu.

What is the use of Generic class in java

hi everyone,
i want to know that
what is the use of Generic class in java ?
regards,
dhruvang

Simplistically...
A method is a block of code that makes some Objects in the block of code abstract (those abstract Objects are the parameters of the method). This allows us to reuse the method passing in different Objects (arguments) each time.
In a similar way, Generics allows us to take a Class and make some of the types in the class abstract. (These types are the type parameters of the class). This allows us to reuse the class, passing in different types each time we use it.
We write type parameters (when we declare) and type arguments (when we use) inside < >.
For example the List class has a Type Parameter which makes the type of the things in the list become abstract.
A List<String> is a list of Strings, it has a method "void add(String)" and a method "String get(int)".
A List<File> is a list of Files, it has a method "void add(File)" and a method "File get(int)".
List is just one class (interface actually but don't worry about that), but we can specify different type arguments which means the methods use this abstract type rather than a fixed concrete type in their declarations.
Why?
You spend a little more effort describing your types (List<String> instead of just List), and as a benefit, you, and anyone else who reads your code, and the compiler (which also reads your code) know more accurately the types of things. Because more detail is known, the compiler is able to tell you when you screw up (as opposed to finding out at runtime). And people understand your code better.
Once you get used to them, its a bit like the difference between black and white TV, and colour TV. When you see code that doesn't specify the type parameters, you just get the feeling that you are missing out on something. When I see an API with List as a return type or argument type, I think "List of what?". When I see List<String>, I know much more about that parameter or return type.
Bruce

What is the use of FOLDER NODE in SMARTFORMS?

what is the use of FOLDER NODE in SMARTFORMS?
please explain.

Hi,
By using a folder node and checking the 'protect' checkbox, everything in that folder will be page protected.
How to create a New smartfrom, it is having step by step procedure
http://sap.niraj.tripod.com/id67.html
Here is the procedure
1. Create a new smartforms
Transaction code SMARTFORMS
Create new smartforms call ZSMART
2. Define looping process for internal table
Pages and windows
First Page -> Header Window (Cursor at First Page then click Edit -> Node -> Create)
Here, you can specify your title and page numbering
&SFSY-PAGE& (Page 1) of &SFSY-FORMPAGES(Z4.0)& (Total Page)
Main windows -> TABLE -> DATA
In the Loop section, tick Internal table and fill in
ITAB1 (table in ABAP SMARTFORM calling function) INTO ITAB2
3. Define table in smartforms
Global settings :
Form interface
Variable name Type assignment Reference type
ITAB1 TYPE Table Structure
Global definitions
Variable name Type assignment Reference type
ITAB2 TYPE Table Structure
4. To display the data in the form
Make used of the Table Painter and declare the Line Type in Tabstrips Table
e.g. HD_GEN for printing header details,
IT_GEN for printing data details.
You have to specify the Line Type in your Text elements in the Tabstrips Output options.
Tick the New Line and specify the Line Type for outputting the data.
Declare your output fields in Text elements
Tabstrips - Output Options
For different fonts use this Style : IDWTCERTSTYLE
For Quantity or Amout you can used this variable &GS_ITAB-AMOUNT(12.2)&
5. Calling SMARTFORMS from your ABAP program
REPORT ZSMARTFORM.
Calling SMARTFORMS from your ABAP program.
Collecting all the table data in your program, and pass once to SMARTFORMS
SMARTFORMS
Declare your table type in :-
Global Settings -> Form Interface
Global Definintions -> Global Data
Main Window -> Table -> DATA
Written by : SAP Hints and Tips on Configuration and ABAP/4 Programming
http://sapr3.tripod.com
TABLES: MKPF.
DATA: FM_NAME TYPE RS38L_FNAM.
DATA: BEGIN OF INT_MKPF OCCURS 0.
INCLUDE STRUCTURE MKPF.
DATA: END OF INT_MKPF.
SELECT-OPTIONS S_MBLNR FOR MKPF-MBLNR MEMORY ID 001.
SELECT * FROM MKPF WHERE MBLNR IN S_MBLNR.
MOVE-CORRESPONDING MKPF TO INT_MKPF.
APPEND INT_MKPF.
ENDSELECT.
At the end of your program.
Passing data to SMARTFORMS
call function 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
exporting
formname = 'ZSMARTFORM'
VARIANT = ' '
DIRECT_CALL = ' '
IMPORTING
FM_NAME = FM_NAME
EXCEPTIONS
NO_FORM = 1
NO_FUNCTION_MODULE = 2
OTHERS = 3.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
WRITE: / 'ERROR 1'.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
call function FM_NAME
EXPORTING
ARCHIVE_INDEX =
ARCHIVE_INDEX_TAB =
ARCHIVE_PARAMETERS =
CONTROL_PARAMETERS =
MAIL_APPL_OBJ =
MAIL_RECIPIENT =
MAIL_SENDER =
OUTPUT_OPTIONS =
USER_SETTINGS = 'X'
IMPORTING
DOCUMENT_OUTPUT_INFO =
JOB_OUTPUT_INFO =
JOB_OUTPUT_OPTIONS =
TABLES
GS_MKPF = INT_MKPF
EXCEPTIONS
FORMATTING_ERROR = 1
INTERNAL_ERROR = 2
SEND_ERROR = 3
USER_CANCELED = 4
OTHERS = 5.
if sy-subrc <> 0.
MESSAGE ID SY-MSGID TYPE SY-MSGTY NUMBER SY-MSGNO
WITH SY-MSGV1 SY-MSGV2 SY-MSGV3 SY-MSGV4.
endif.
for Smartforms material
http://www.sap-basis-abap.com/sapsf001.htm
http://www.sap-press.com/downloads/h955_preview.pdf
http://www.ossincorp.com/Black_Box/Black_Box_2.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/sap-smart-forms.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/smartform-tutorial.htm
http://www.sapgenie.com/abap/smartforms.htm
How to trace smartform
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/49/c3d8a4a05b11d5b6ef006094192fe3/frameset.htm
http://www.help.sap.com/bp_presmartformsv1500/DOCU/OVIEW_EN.PDF
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/smart-006.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/smartforms/smartforms-faq-part-two.htm
Re: Need FAQ's
check most imp link
http://www.sapbrain.com/ARTICLES/TECHNICAL/SMARTFORMS/smartforms.html
step by step good ex link is....
http://smoschid.tripod.com/How_to_do_things_in_SAP/How_To_Build_SMARTFORMS/How_To_Build_SMARTFORMS.html
Reward all helpfull answers
Regards
Omkar

What is the use of cellular in ipad3?

What is the use of cellular in ipad3?

The iPad was designed with the main idea of ease of use and it being nice to use. A good interface was their priority. I think they have succeeded in doing this. The interface is great! It's nice to browse on the go. I didn't think I would use ce,lunar on my iPad but some people would need to use it for work and would prefer an iPad to an iPhone or alternative smart phome

What is the use of change pointer technique in IDOC

hi
could anybody suggest me
what is the use of change pointer technique and how to use it
thank you
kalyan.

Change pointers are used for changes to the master data objects are flagged for distribution by SMD Tool.i.e.shared Master Data.
You need change pointers to distribute changes with the ALE SMD tool. If you do not use this tool, you do not need to write change pointers.
You can deactivate change pointers and activate them again with the transaction BD61
The SMD tool is connected to the change document interface. If the master data changes are to be distributed, the application writes a change document. The contents of this are passed to the SMD tool. The tool writes change pointers, reads the application data and creates the master IDoc.
The master IDoc is then passed to the ALE layer, which sends it to all interested systems.
The change pointer tables (BDCP und BDCPS) should be as small as possible. Use as few change pointers as possible and delete change pointers which you no longer need.
You can increase the rate of processing by using the Analyze Change Pointer and Reorganize Change Pointer functions.

What is the use of change pointer concept in ale?

what is the use of change pointer concept in ale?
Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 6, 2008 5:10 PM

ALE Architecture:
It consists of an Outbound process, an Inbound process, and an Exception Handling process.
Outbound Process:
ALE Outbound Process in SAP sends data to one or more SAP Systems. It involves four steps.
1. Identify the need of IDoc: This step starts upon creating a application document, can relate to a change to a master data object.
2. Generate the Master IDoc: The document or master data to be sent is read from the database and formatted into an IDoc format. This IDoc is called as a Master IDoc.
3. Generate the Communication IDoc: The ALE Service layer generates a separate IDoc from the Master IDoc for each recipient who is interested in the data. Separate IDocs are generated because each recipient might demand a different version or a subset of the Master IDoc. These recipient-specific IDocs are called Communication IDocs and are stored in the database.
4. Deliver the Communication IDoc: The IDoc is delivered to the recipients using an asynchronous communication method. This allows the sending system to continue its processing without having to wait for the destination system to receiver or process the IDoc.
Inbound Process:
The inbound process receives an IDoc and creates a document in the system.
1. Store the IDoc in the database: The IDoc is received from the sending system and stored in the database. Then the IDoc goes through a basic integrity check and syntax check.
2. Invoke the Posting Module: The control information in the IDoc and configuration tables are read to determine the posting program. The IDoc is then transferred to its posting program.
3. Create the Document: The posting program reads the IDoc data and then creates a document in the system. The results are logged in the IDoc.
Over view of IDocs:
IDoc is a container that is used to exchange data between any two processes. The document represented in an IDoc is independent of the complex structure SAP uses to store application data. This type of flexibility enables SAP to rearrange its internal structure without affecting the existing interface.
IDoc interface represents an IDoc Type or IDoc data. IDoc Type represents IDocs definition and IDoc Data is an instance of the IDoc Type.
IDoc Types:
IDoc type structure can consist of several segments, and each segment can consist of several data fields. The IDoc structure defines the syntax of the data by specifying a list of permitted segments and arrangement of the segments. Segments define a set of fields and their format.
An IDoc is an instance of an IDoc Type and consists of three types of records.
i. One Control record: each IDoc has only one control record. The control record contains all the control information about an IDoc, including the IDoc number, the sender and recipient information, and information such as the message type it represents and IDoc type. The control record structure is same for all IDocs.
ii. One or Many Data records: An IDoc can have multiple data records, as defined by the IDoc structure. Segments translate into data records, which store application data, such as purchase order header information and purchase order detail lines.
iii. One or Many Status records: An IDoc can have multiple status records. Status record helps to determine whether an IDoc has any error.
Message in IDoc Type:
A Message represents a specific type of document transmitted between two partners.
Outbound Process in IDocs:
Outbound process used the following components to generate an IDoc. A customer model, and IDoc structure, selection programs, filter objects, conversion rules, a port definition, an RFC destination, a partner profile, service programs, and configuration tables.
The Customer Model:
A customer model is used to model a distribution scenario. In a customer model, you identify the systems involved in a distribution scenario and the message exchanged between the systems.
Message control:
Message control is a cross application technology used in pricing, account determination, material determination, and output determination. The output determination technique of Message control triggers the ALE for a business document. Message control separates the logic of generating IDocs from the application logic.
Change Pointers:
The change pointers technique is based on the change document technique, which tracks changes made to key documents in SAP, such as the material master, customer master and sales order.
Changes made to a document are recorded in the change document header table CDHDR, and additional change pointers are written in the BDCP table for the changes relevant to ALE.
IDoc Structure:
A message is defined for data that is exchanged between two systems. The message type is based on one or more IDoc structures.
Selection Program:
Is typically implemented as function modules, are designed to extract application data and create a master IDoc. A selection program exists for each message type. A selection programs design depends on the triggering mechanism used in the process.
Filter Objects;
Filter Objects remove unwanted data for each recipient of the data basing on the recipients requirement.
Port Definition:
A port is used in an outbound process to define the medium in which documents are transferred to the destination system. ALE used a Transactional RFC port, which transfers data in memory buffers.
RFC Destination:
The RFC destination is a logical name used to define the characteristics of a communication link to a remote system on which a function needs to be executed.
Partner Profile:
A partner profile specifies the components used in an outbound process(logical name of the remote SAP system, IDoc Type, message type, TRFC port), an IDocs packet size, the mode in which the process sends an IDoc (batch versus immediate), and the person to be notified in case of error.
Service Programs and Configuration Tables:
The outbound process, being asynchronous, is essentially a sequence of several processes that work together. SAP provides service programs and configuration tables to link these programs and provide customizing options for an outbound process.
Creation of IDoc:
Basic Type:
Basic IDoc type defines the structure and format of the business document that is to be exchanged between two systems.
Segments:
Segments form the basic building blocks of an IDoc type and are used to store the actual datta. A segment type is the name of a segment and is independent of the SAP elease. A segment definition is the release-specific name of a segment.
Steps in creating Segments:
T.Code WE31
Enter the name for your segment type and click on the create icon.
Type the Short text.
Enter the variable names and data elements.
Save and Go back.
Go to Edit -> Set Release.
Repeat the steps to create more segments.
IDOC TYPE:
Business data is exchanged with an external system using the IDoc Interface.
IDoc types (Special Structures) An IDoc type is defined through its permitted segments. Segments can be dependent on each other (parent and child segments). The IDoc interface can check for each IDoc whether thhe segments contained are compatible with thhe definitiion of its type. This systax check is activated or deactivated in the Partner Profiles.
Steps in creating IDoc Type:
T.Code WE30 to create IDoc Type.
Enter the Object Name, Select Basic Type and click Create Icon
Select the create new option and enter a description for your basic IDOC type and press enter
Select the IDoc name and click Create icon
The system prompts us to enter a segment type and its attributes
Choose the appropriate values and press enter
The system transfers the name of the segment type to the IDoc editor.
Follow these steps to add more number of segments to Parent or as Parent-child relation.
Save it and go back.
Go to Edit -> Set Release.
Message Type:
Steps in Creating Message Type:
T.Code WE81.
change the details from Display mode to Change mode
After selection, the system will give this message "The table is cross client (See help for further info)". Press enter.
Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
Fill details
Save it and go back.
Assign Message Type to IDoc Type:
T.Code WE82
Change the details from Display mode to change mode.
After selection, the system will give this message "The table is cross client (See help for further info)". Press enter.
Click New Entries to create new Message Type.
Fill details
Save it and go back.
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Edited by: Alvaro Tejada Galindo on Feb 6, 2008 5:10 PM

What is the use and functionality of a message type

Hi,
I am new to abap. Can anybody tell me what is the use of the message type? What is it used for?
There is an interface which is using an extended idoc type ZFIDCCP02 (Basic Type FIDCCP02). This extended idoc type is used for other interfaces and the interface in question. However the other interfaces are using the standard message type FIDCC2, but the interface in question is using a customized message type.
Any idea what could be the reason?
Thanks in advance.
Mick

Hi Mick,
Message type tells the about the actual meaning of Idoc..
later if you want to send data to external system the idoc type or extension type is not used..
the message type is used for rest of the process..
Idoc type is know as structure..
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